Before Phase 5 begins, Marvel Cinematic Universe fans have discussed which character has lived the most traumatic life thus far. Amid big action set pieces and intricate storytelling, the MCU's backbone is arguably its heroes, hence why there's special interest in developing their arcs. Sadly, the Avengers and their allies' universe-saving efforts don't spare them from life's tragedies.

This is the topic of conversation opened by a Reddit user with the handle u/SuperLarrio- and for the most part, the community has the same pool of characters that fit the bill as the most tragic MCU heroes. Check out their answers below:

As seen in many of the users answers, the top choices are Scarlet Witch, Bucky Barnes, Black Widow, Thor, and Star-Lord. Other favorite picks are Moon Knight and Nebula, but for the most part, there's a consensus that these are indeed the MCU heroes who have lived the most tragic lives.

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Who Is Really The Most Tragic MCU Character?

Marvel Studios have been criticized by some for featuring lackluster and forgettable villains at times. But its shortcomings when it comes to crafting multidimensional bad guys are offset by the MCU's relatable heroes. They are the primary reasons why it's easy to get invested in the MCU despite the fictional aspects of its storytelling. The Avengers were not only interesting as a team, but were also compelling as individuals. That's why they are so beloved.

A huge part of making the MCU's heroes relatable is by humanizing them. Rocket Raccoon and Groot may be aliens, but they are incredibly human, and part of being one is suffering. The Reddit community made some great choices, with Scarlet Witch topping so many lists because her life has been one tragedy after another. Thor is another great one since the majority of his losses have happened in the last five years. Meanwhile, Bucky, Star-Lord, and Black Widow have seen horrendous things in their respective lives.

It's curious, however, why Spider-Man is missing in many of the selections. Like Thor, he has experienced consecutive losses in the last few years. Shuri losing her brother T'Challa and her mother Queen Ramonda in a short amount of time is also heartbreaking. That being said, considering everything that has happened in the franchise, Scarlet Witch is clearly the Marvel Cinematic Universe hero who has lived the most tragic life thus far.

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Source: u/SuperLarrio-

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